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Adopt Ruby

Male · Adult · 8 years

Ruby has clear ideas: the barrel just doesn't do for him!Love freedom, nature and, above all, those authentic moments to share with the right people. It is a sensitive and reflexive type, it is not the classic dog that thrives in the arms of all: he prefers to take his time to know who has in front, but once conquered his confidence, he will become the ideal companion to search for new paths in the woods, to make refreshing baths in the rivers and relax in the sun on a beautiful lawn. It is comfortable when the environment is clear and coherent and appreciates those who guide it with kindness, without forcedness or excessive demands. For the moment, he prefers to be a unique child: he finds himself better alone with his humans!This is what we know about him now, but we are sure that soon he will give us other nice surprises... because he is Ruby, called Rubino: a precious jewel all to discover!For him people who have already had dogs, who know how to understand and respect his times.

Read original (it)

Ruby ha le idee chiare: il canile proprio non fa per lui!Ama la libertà, la natura e, soprattutto, quei momenti autentici da condividere con le persone giuste.È un tipo sensibile e riflessivo, non è il classico cane che si fionda tra le braccia di tutti: lui preferisce prendersi il suo tempo per conoscere chi ha davanti, ma una volta conquistata la sua fiducia, diventerà il compagno ideale per cercare nuovi sentieri nei boschi, fare bagni rinfrescanti nei fiumi e rilassarsi al sole su un bel prato.Si trova a suo agio quando l’ambiente è chiaro e coerente e apprezza chi lo guida con gentilezza, senza forzature o richieste eccessive.Per il momento, preferisce essere figlio unico: si trova meglio da solo con i suoi umani!Questo è quello che sappiamo di lui ora, ma siamo sicuri che presto ci regalerà altre belle sorprese… perché lui è Ruby, detto Rubino: un gioiello prezioso tutto da scoprire!Per lui si cercano persone che abbiano già avuto cani, che sappiano capirlo e rispettare i suoi tempi.

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 8 years
Location
🇮🇹
Shelter
L'Arca di Piera
Living with Ruby
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Cared for by L'Arca di Piera

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Ruby home

What you'll need for Ruby in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
    Editor's pick

    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    €50–80
  3. 03
    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
  4. 04

    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
  5. 05

    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    €30–60
  6. 06
    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

    Escape-proof for spooky rescues. Safer than a collar in week one.

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    €20–35

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About Ruby

What life with Ruby looks like

Ruby is a medium-sized adult dog waiting at L'Arca di Piera.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. Two reasonable walks a day plus play time is usually enough. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

🇮🇹Adopting from Italy

Italian canili require adopters to sign a stewardship contract (affido) and may retain the right to verify the animal's wellbeing post-adoption. Animals are chipped and sterilized before leaving (Legge 281/91). Public canili rifugio typically waive adoption fees.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Ruby, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Ruby?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. L'Arca di Piera handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Ruby on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Ruby if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — L'Arca di Piera will tell you what they need (EU pet passport, rabies titer, transport coordination) and whether they handle transport themselves or refer you to a partner. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Ruby already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?
Most dogs on TailHarbor leave their shelter with sterilization, current vaccinations, microchip ID, and an EU pet passport included in the adoption fee. The vet status on this page reflects what the shelter has reported — ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if Ruby isn't the right fit?
Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work — that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with L'Arca di Piera early rather than rehoming privately; they know Ruby and can place them more successfully than a second-hand listing can.
Why does the description sometimes read awkwardly?
TailHarbor translates shelter descriptions into English from the source language (IT). Translation is imperfect — names of streets, donors, and shelter-specific terms occasionally slip through unidiomatically. For the cleanest read, click the source link to see the shelter's original page.
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